There are so many Android phones on the market that choosing the best one can mean a ton of research, price-checking, and waiting to see what's coming out in the next few weeks or months. Some are exclusive to specific carriers, some run stock Android, some are littered with bloatware but have powerful features. This… »5/19/13 8:00am 5/19/13 8:00am

If you're sick of Apple's restrictive operating system but have yet to make the jump from iPhone to Android, here's what to expect, how to adjust, and how to cope with certain app withdrawal. »3/04/13 8:00am 3/04/13 8:00am

Sweet robotic joy—you just unwrapped an Android phone and, man, is it shiny. Here are our suggestions for apps to grab, settings to tweak, and really nifty things you can do with your Google-powered mini-supercomputer. »12/25/12 5:00am 12/25/12 5:00am

There are dozens—probably hundreds—of Android phones on the market today. Some of them are exclusive to specific carriers, some of them are available around the world, but only a few of them are at the head of their class. This week we wanted to know which Android phones you thought were the best available, not just… »4/29/12 8:00am 4/29/12 8:00am

Congratulations on your new Android phone! If this is your first Android device and you're thinking "now what?" this guide is for you. We'll walk you through setting up and securing the phone, installing (the best) apps, and customizing your home screen. »8/05/11 6:00am 8/05/11 6:00am

Android only: If you're fairly sick of hearing your phone announce itself as a "Drooiiiiiid" or make other sounds during boot-up, Silent Boot is the handy single-use fix. It's an app that mutes your phone when shutting down, then un-mutes after boot-up. »8/10/10 7:00am 8/10/10 7:00am

Got a Droid and can't wait for Verizon to push out the over-the-air Android 2.2 Froyo update to your phone? All-things-Android blog Android Central details how to update your Droid to the official ROM without twiddling your thumbs, waiting for the update to push out on its own. (No rooting or anything fancy required.)… »8/03/10 2:05pm 8/03/10 2:05pm

Rooting your Android device is much like jailbreaking an iPhone. Once rooted, you can make your phone run faster, tether it to your computer, tweak hidden settings to your liking, and more. Here's how to do it on your Motorola Droid. »6/15/10 5:50pm 6/15/10 5:50pm

When we highlighted tests comparing the accuracy of touchscreens on popular smartphones (like iPhone, Droid, and Nexus One), many critics rightfully pointed out the potential for human error in the original human-driven DIY tests. What happens when a robot performs the test? »3/25/10 7:30am 3/25/10 7:30am

Product development firm Moto Development Group tested the touchscreens of four popular cellphones—the iPhone, Motorola Droid, Nexus One, and Droid Eris—to determine which had the best performing touchscreen. At the end of the day, the iPhone came out on top. »1/11/10 11:30am 1/11/10 11:30am

Cost-comparison web site BillShrink hits it out of the park with a handy infographic comparing the cost and features of the current generation of smartphones: the Nexus One, the Palm Pre, the Motorola Droid, and the iPhone 3GS. »1/06/10 5:10am 1/06/10 5:10am

The Droid, one of the more notable and successful Android devices to launch so far, has experienced its first root hack. What does that mean for adventurous Droid owners who might be willing to hack their firmware? At the moment, not much. In short order, though, that could mean multi-touch browsing, customized… »12/09/09 7:00am 12/09/09 7:00am